Big firm capabilities. Small firm character.

G&G Partnership (G&G) has been providing accounting, assurance, and creative tax minimization strategies to individuals, corporations and entrepreneurs for more than four decades.

Conveniently located in Toronto’s York Mills neighbourhood, we are a full-service entrepreneurial accounting firm with a wide range of professional services designed to simplify and add value to our client’s business needs.

We develop and implement personalized tax strategies to minimize tax and assist in succession and estate planning, as well as develop insurance strategies where needed.

Our practice is situated in the Coldwater Business Centre, which is home to several other professionals in complementary disciplines, including lawyers, a business broker, and financial planners. Our relationships with our neighbours means we provide you and your business with a one-stop shop.

Our approach is to start with the traditional areas of bookkeeping, accounting and tax services.

But this is just the beginning.We then raise the bar for each and every client.

Accounting and Auditing

The core of our practice consists of traditional compilation, review and audit services. We tailor all accounting and auditing services to your specific requirements. Assurance work (reviews and audits) can be prepared under any of the Canadian financial reporting frameworks, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).

We also prepare cash flow projections for lenders, offer management information system recommendations and update IT applications.

Estate and Retirement

Developing an estate and succession plan is integral to your financial success. It can be as simple as reviewing and updating an existing will with a codicil, or in more complex situations a complete reorganization of a corporate group with the introduction of holding companies and family trusts.

Corporate and Personal Tax

The complexities of Canadian income tax law, changes to Canada’s Income Tax Act and strict General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) regulations require a serious commitment from a progressive practice. We have made this commitment.

Our focus is to develop tax strategies to minimize your tax, so you and your business retain as much after-tax income as possible.

Management Advisory

Our partners are highly experienced in management advisory services for business owners and entrepreneurs. Our expertise includes cash flow projections, business valuations, financing proposals, developing business plans, R&D credits, government grants and much more.

Cross Border Tax

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has dramatically raised the bar with regards to an estimated 94% of U.S. citizens who are living in Canada and abroad and not filing U.S. tax and information returns.

Further, in late December 2017, the U.S. government signed into law a major tax bill that will have an immediate substantial tax consequence to U.S. citizens who control Canadian private corporations.

Canadian financial institutions are now reporting significant financial information of Canadian residents who are U.S. citizens to the CRA, which is now legally required to provide this information directly to the IRS.

The level of oversight is ever expanding, and compliance may be burdensome, but the alternative is no longer an option.

We are also Certifying Acceptance Agents for the IRS, which allows us to apply for IRS identification taxpayer numbers.

G&G has made a significant commitment to creating a team, both here and in the United States, of experienced CPA’s dedicated to assisting clients with their U.S. filing requirements. In early 2018 we created a new association with a cross-border tax practice located in Florida (CBTA). This provides significant resources and infrastructure to further service the needs of our U.S. cross-border clients.

Computer Services and Support

You might wonder what computer services has to do with accounting?

No matter what your business, entrepreneurs and small business owners are responsible for managing all aspects of their company. Advising clients on the best financial software in the market means there’s one less thing for you to worry about.

Debbie Spence leads our IT division, providing customized support and advice to clients. Debbie specializes in the installation and implementation of the most up-to-date software for your small business accounting needs, including Sage 50 Canadian, AccountEdge and QuickBooks.

Profiles

Read why our people are the best in the business!

Who we are

Jeff Goldberg, BBA, MBA, CPA, CA, LPA, CPA (Illinois)

Partner

As one of the founders and managing partners of the firm, Jeff's main focus is in providing tax and business consulting services to owner-managed businesses and professionals. These services also include reviewing investment strategies, estate planning for his clients and cross border tax compliance. Jeff holds a BBA and MBA from the Schulich School of Business. He received his CA designation in 1983 and his U.S. CPA designation in 2004. When not at the office, Jeff can be found spending quality time with his wife Sharon and their three kids, or working out at his home gym. Jeff is a huge sports fan and loves going to the Air Canada Centre to see the Raptors and the Leafs.

Philip Goldband, BComm, CPA, CA, LPA, CFP, CPA (Illinois)

PArtner

As one of the founders and managing partners of the firm, Phil Goldband specializes in personal, corporate and estate tax planning for owner managed businesses and cross-border tax compliance. Phil’s strengths lie in saving and deferring his client’s tax burden. Phil also provides clients with expertise in estate administration and succession planning services. As a designated CFP, he offers services in financial, retirement and insurance planning, as well as wealth management. He is also a designated U.S. CPA. Giving back to the community is part of Phil’s makeup and he is the past Treasurer of Giant Steps Toronto, the Harold Green Theatre Company and was recently appointed Treasurer of Ve’ahavta. Phil enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking, and spending time with his wife and two boys.

Peter Poulimenakos, BComm, CPA, CA, LPA

Partner

Peter Poulimenakos has a proven track record in advising and managing critical issues for owner-managed family businesses, as well as multi-national companies. Peter specializes in corporate and personal tax saving strategies, purchase, sale and mergers, financial recovery, Human Resource improvements and assurance engagements. He joined G&G in 2003 and became a partner in 2006. Peter obtained his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Toronto. Outside of work, Peter is involved with the CPA Membership Program and spends his spare time with family and friends.

Debbie Spence

Associate Partner

Debbie Spence has been with the firm since 1987, initially providing bookkeeping services for clients. Over the years, she has expanded her knowledge and experience to include all levels of assurance work. She leads our IT division, advising clients in current software solutions to improve their business. She is also in charge of the firm’s quality control and is the firm’s privacy officer. Debbie has partnered with Sage (formerly Simply Accounting), QuickBooks and AccountEdge (formerly MYOB) in order to assist small business clients, and is a Microsoft Business Partner. In her spare time, Debbie likes to spend time at the water, whether it be on her boat on Lake Ontario, in her kayak on the Humber and Credit Rivers (or any other river), or in Niagara Falls.

YongHo Choi, BA, CPA, CA, LPA, CPA (Delaware)

partnER

YongHo specializes in private entity accounting, assurance services and corporate taxation, collaborating with clients to contribute to their business success. As well as assisting Canadian clients, YongHo has his U.S. CPA designation. He obtained his B.A. in Seoul, South Korea and has completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course. When not at work, YongHo can be found playing blues guitar.

Ed But, BBA, CPA, CA,

Partner

Edward obtained his BBA at the University of Toronto. Before joining the Firm in 2011, he worked at a local CPA firm to hone his skillset in public accounting. Edward has a keen interest in taxation and has completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course. He focuses on tax services for small and medium sized owner managed businesses. Edward provides proactive advice to his clients in minimizing their tax exposure with strategies that are tailored to their specific circumstances and stages in the life cycle of their business.

Edward currently acts as treasurer of a not-for-profit organization in Downtown Toronto. When not at work, Edward loves playing video games, travelling around the world, and spending time with his family.

Ahmed Abdullahi, CPA, CGA, ACCA

Manager

Ahmed Abdullahi specializes in financial reporting & analysis including assurance engagements. He is also an expert in corporate, personal & estate tax planning and payroll regulatory compliance. He is good at building long-term client relations and mentoring staff members. Ahmed obtained his Bachelor of Administrative Studies (Honours in Accounting) at York University and is a designated member of CPA, CGA and ACCA (UK). When not working, Ahmed enjoys travelling and playing soccer with his children.